Congressman Moran Statement on the Resignation of President Mubarak

For Immediate Release:                                Contact: Anne Hughes 202-225-4376

February 11, 2011                                                                                         

Moran Statement on the Resignation of President Mubarak

“President Mubarak’s decision to step down will hopefully mark the beginning of a long awaited peaceful transfer to democratic rule in Egypt. After weeks of protests, the Egyptian government is responding to the calls of its people to open the discussion about Egypt’s future to all of its citizens, and to end a repressive regime.

“This is a rare and historic moment for democracy worldwide. The Egyptian people understand that their country cannot reach its full potential under a dictatorship and have rightly called for freedom. The U.S. should continue to be on the side of the Egyptian people in Freedom Square as they move toward democracy. With the military in control, we now need to work with their leadership to ensure that elections reflecting the will of the people are held in reasonable timeframe.”

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